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31/03/2009
WA mine safety statistics now available
The annual compilation of statistics covering safety performance in Western Australia’s minerals industry is now available. Read more...
31/03/2009
Strong resources industry breaks $70billion mark
Western Australian mineral and petroleum sales increased 35 per cent in 2008 to be worth an impressive $71.8billion, according to figures released this week. Read more...
31/03/2009
DMP divisions achieve international standard
The Department of Mines and Petroleum’s (DMP) Perth and Kalgoorlie-based Petroleum and Environment Divisions have been awarded the prestigious AS/NS ISO 9001:2008 certification after being audited from December 2008 to February 2009. Read more...
27/03/2009
BHP Billiton presents safety measures to Minister to address mine site deaths
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore met senior BHP Billiton executives today to discuss the company’s response to recent fatalities at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara. Read more...
24/03/2009
Minister opens new nickel processing plant for Western Areas
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore today officially opened Western Areas’ Forrestania nickel concentrator about 150km south-east of Southern Cross. Read more...
24/03/2009
Prospect magazine out now
In this edition of Prospect, the magazine takes a look at CITIC Pacific Mining’s Sino Iron project, delves into the promising field of geothermal energy and explores the potential of an LNG precinct at James Price Point in the State’s far north. Read more...
20/03/2009
Minister to meet BHP Billiton to discuss mine fatalities
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore will meet with BHP Billiton management this afternoon to express his concerns regarding a spate of fatalities at mine sites operated by the company. Read more...
